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If you’re looking for an engaging and informative tour that covers the complex history of Riga but also explores what it is like to live here today, then this is the tour for you. We will not miss any of old Riga’s most famous landmarks on our walk including St Peter’s Church, Town Hall Square and Dome Square, but don’t expect a dry history lesson. On this tour, you’ll find out about the surprising origins of the Latvian language, the fate of churches during the Soviet occupation and the little known history of Latvia’s symbol of independence.
This is both a personal and a comprehensive tour of the old town. I love telling people about my city and, having travelled a lot myself, I know how enriching an authentic local perspective can be.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is the main entrance of the Latvian National Opera. The guide will be wearing a visible tour guide certificate in a blue and white lanyard.
The tour ends at the house of the blackheads.
Itinerary
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1House Of The Black Heads
Only exterior. During the tour, we do not enter inside.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Riga Town Hall Square
Only exterior. During the tour, we do not enter inside.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3St. Peter's Church
Only exterior. During the tour, we do not enter inside.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Cat House
Only exterior. During the tour, we do not enter inside.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Swedish Gate (Zviedru Varti)
Only exterior. During the tour, we do not enter inside.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Only exterior. During the tour, we do not enter inside.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Freedom Monument
Learn about Latvia's symbol of independence and how it survived the Soviet period.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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